CT gender designation bill awaits Senate action

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Connecticut bill makes it easier for transgender people to update birth certificates

Susan Haigh
New Haven Register

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New Protections for Transgender Employees

PAMELA MOORE
Connecticut Law Tribune

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Avon, Connecticut

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Connecticut transgender teen 'Jane Doe' in confinement case escapes

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Democrats Slam Tom Foley for Family Institute Endorsement

DANIELA ALTIMARI
http://www.courant.com

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Connecticut Child Advocate Criticizes DCF for Care of Transgender Teen

LUCY NALPATHANCHIL
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ezs note:  Feelin' a little heat, Joette?  Here's a hint - it ain't the weather.

EDITORIAL: Transgender teen Jane Doe doesn’t belong in Connecticut boys’ prison

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ezs note:  This is one of the most cogent articles I've read on the Jane Doe situation.  Ahem... are you reading, Governor?

Connecticut children's agency moves transgender girl to boys' facility after alleged assault

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Jailed Connecticut transgender teen moved to psych center

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ezs note:  GOOD. I'm glad she is in a proper facility which meets her needs.

Judge in Connecticut cancels hearing on jailed transgender teen

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ezs note:  I'm still waiting, Governor Malloy... *ahem*...

An open letter to Gov. Dannel Malloy

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Gov. Malloy:

By now, you are well aware of the imprisoning of Jane Doe.  (Because of her being underage, this is not her actual name.)  You are also quite aware of her not being arrested for any crime. I do not like shouting from the rooftops for any controversy, but this is truly Orwellian.

I am not writing to you today because she is transgender.  I am writing to you because she is a human being.  Like everyone else in Connecticut, she has certain inalienable rights - rights which extend to the United States, and, by extension, the entire planet.

In my opinion, the following actions should be taken posthaste:

1.  Have a meeting with Department of Children and Families commissioner Joette Katz, during which she will be expected to provide an airtight defense.  If she fails to do so, tell her to hand in her resignation by day's end.  I understand that Ms. Katz has held some of the highest positions in the state, including a term on the state Supreme Court.  However, a high position carries with it high responsibility.  Those that shirk that responsibility deserve firing.

2.  Hold a press conference where the legislature will be called into special session in which this antiquated law will be rescinded.

3.  Release Jane Doe immediately.

Thank you.

ezs

US: Gay male student crowned prom queen in Connecticut (UK)

Nick Duffy
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Why Is Connecticut Holding a Transgender Teen in Solitary?

 Shane Bauer
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Connecticut Accused of Lying Over Transgender Teen Held in Solitary Confinement

Mary O’Hara
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Transgender juvenile sent to Conn. women's jail

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Connecticut city: No bias against transgender cop

 JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN
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Volleyball eases transgender player's transition - http://www.mycentraljersey.com/

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Connecticut - Chris Murphy over Linda McMahon

In the US Senate race, Chris Murphy bests Linda McMahon, and by a wide margin.  Currently, Murphy is the representative for the US House of Representatives, 5th Connecticut district.  Prior to that, he served on the Southington Town Council and the state House of Representatives.  He also headed campaigns for another candidate, Charlotte Koskoff.  (disclaimer: I volunteered for Charlotte Koskoff's campaign.)

Linda McMahon headed World Wrestling Entertainment.

I think you get my point.

Connecticut protects transgender citizens (passportmagazine)

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